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There is this new show on ABC, called EMPIRE. Its about octavian and how he becomes the 1st emperor. You guys should ckeck it out.

I watch the 1st 2 shows, and they are VERY good. Lots of history, and some historical errors :D . its worth the watch. Plus, its filmed in rome and italian countryside, and the scenery is WOW :D .

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It sorta followed along with the events in the play Julius Caesar, but with some changes of course.

Caesar was killed, Tyrranus wants to keep his word to protect Caesar's heir, Octavius, and they these other gladiators go after them to kill him. They found Caesar's will.

Much more happened in it though, that was just a real brief summary from what I remember.

Empire, the epic six-hour summer drama series, filmed entirely in Rome and South Central Italy, focuses on Julius Caesar's nephew, Octavius, who is forced into exile after Caesar's murder, and a fictional disgraced gladiator, Tyrannus, who has sworn to protect him.

The time is 44 B.C. and the Conqueror Julius Caesar returns from triumphs in Spain to a neglected Republic and a corrupt Senate drunk with power. Though he's hailed as a hero by the masses, the Senate is wary of Caesar's plans that might place him in a position of ultimate power. Brutus and Cassius try to enlist the help of Marc Antony in overthrowing Caesar, but Antony is loyal to Caesar and refuses. A terrible conflict looms and the fate of an empire will fall to one man - a gladiator named Tyrannus.

Tyrannus , Rome's finest warrior, is undefeated in the arena and considered a champion among men. A slave since he was a young man, Tyrannus impresses Caesar with his fighting prowess and his popularity, and with his dedication to Rome. Caesar offers him freedom in return for his service and friendship. However the Senate puts up a vicious fight for power and manages to separate Caesar from Tyrannus' protective grasp by sending the gladiator to one last match to the death. Cassius and Brutus have Tyrannus' son, Piso, kidnapped. Tyrannus rushes to his son's rescue and kills the kidnappers, only to realize that the abduction is a diversion. He hurries to Caesar's side, but it is too late. His absence results in Brutus successfully leading a group of conspirators in assassinating the great conqueror. As he is drawing his last breath, Caesar swears Tyrannus to an oath to protect his successor, Octavius, his 18-year-old nephew.

Tyrannus and Octavius are forced into exile to protect the young man from those who want to sever Caesar's bloodline once and for all. They are joined by Agrippa, a young soldier, and by Camane, a Vestal Virgin from the powerful religious Order whose members are being hunted down for trying to save Octavius. Together they will help Octavius fulfill his destiny. He leaves Rome an impetuous boy, but will Octavius return as Emperor?

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The final episode was good, besides the utter lack of historical accuracy. I thought this show was supposed to be about Octavius's rise to power and the founding of the Roman Empire, but Octavius didnt really take charge until he had returned to Rome after defeating Antony and Cleopatra, but they didnt show that.

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